The Black Hills are an isolated mountain range in South Dakota and a popular tourist attraction because of their national parks and monuments, which include Mount Rushmore, the Crazy Horse Memorial and Custer State Park. Custer State Park is the one of the largest state parks in the country, while the Crazy Horse Memorial is the biggest sculpture in the world. Mount Rushmore features the carvings of four former United State Presidents, George Washington, Theodore Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson.
Custer State Park Resort is made up of four historical lodges that offer guests various features and amenities. In addition to sightseeing and visiting historical landmarks, guests can go on trail rides, hayrides and buffalo safari tours. Every year at the end of September the resort hosts the Annual Buffalo Round Up and Arts Festival. This weekend celebration includes an artist's reception, pancake breakfast, buffalo chili cook-off and living history recreations.
Custer State Park Resort
13389 U.S. Highway 16A
Custer, SD 57730
605-255-4541
custerresorts.com
Mystery Mountain Resort is a 38-acre resort that has hosted guests from all 50 states and 36 foreign countries. The resort has 23 lodging units, and during the summer offers a pancake breakfast for $1 per person. Additional features of the resort include basketball court, mini golf, hot tub, heated pool, horseshoe pits and wooden trails.
Mystery Mountain Resort
13752 S. Highway 16
Rapid City, SD 57702
605-342-5368
blackhillsresorts.com
The American Presidents Resorts sits on 50 acres and offers a variety of cabins for guests to enjoy. Amenities at the resort include an outdoor swimming pool, mini golf course and children's playground area. High-speed Internet access is also available for those who need to conduct business online or check their email. The resort is also in close proximity to area attractions, such as Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Memorial.
American Presidents Resorts
25098 Forest Park Road
Custer, SD 57730
605-673-3373
presidentsresort.com
